Craig Shakespeare: Former Leicester supervisor dies aged 60 | Soccer Information | Sky Sports activities | Breaking News, Entertainment

Former Leicester supervisor Craig Shakespeare has died aged 60.

Shakespeare, who handed away peacefully on Thursday morning surrounded by his household, was identified with most cancers final 12 months and mentioned he was receiving therapy.

He was the assistant to Claudio Ranieri for Leicester’s Premier League title-winning season in 2016.

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Shakespeare took cost of the Foxes the next season after Ranieri’s exit and oversaw their well-known win over Sevilla to achieve the Champions League quarter-final of their maiden outing within the competitors.

He lasted lower than a season earlier than he too was dismissed. His different teaching roles included Hull, Watford, Aston Villa, Norwich and Everton. He was additionally assistant to Sam Allardyce throughout his one-game tenure as England boss.

A press release launched on behalf of his household by the League Supervisor’s Affiliation learn: “While the household are immensely happy with his footballing achievements as each a participant and a coach, to us, his household, he’ll all the time primarily be a loving and liked husband, father, son, brother and uncle.

“The loss is devastating to us all and we might ask that privateness be given at this extremely troublesome time as we attempt to come to phrases with, and mourn, the lack of a really particular particular person.”

Shakespeare was additionally a participant for Walsall, for whom he made greater than 350 appearances, Sheffield Wednesday, West Brom and Grimsby earlier than rejoining the Baggies first as a soccer in the neighborhood officer after which academy coach following his retirement.

Tributes pour in for ‘Shakey’

Earlier than Ranieri took over, Shakespeare labored beneath Nigel Pearson at Leicester as they pulled off ‘The Nice Escape’ in 2015 – the season earlier than their unlikely title win.

“He’s with out hesitation some of the splendidly proficient, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced and outrageously humorous individuals I’ve had the privilege of calling my good friend,” mentioned Pearson.

“Secure journey to the subsequent vacation spot my fantastic good friend. You might be liked and admired by us all, and each time we consider you, a smile, smirk, chuckle or memorable event will come to us.

“We really are the fortunate ones for having identified Shakey.”

Kasper Schmeichel has posted the beneath tribute to Shakespeare on Instagram.

“Devastated past phrases. A completely incredible coach, among the finest I’ve ever seen, however extra importantly, an unbelievable human being. He taught me a lot, and I’m simply grateful to have labored with and identified him.”

LMA chairman Martin O’Neill paid tribute to Shakespeare’s achievements.

“Craig’s influence on the individuals he labored with was usually spoken about by gamers, coaches and managers within the recreation,” he mentioned.

“Not solely as a result of his data of soccer and training was so robust, but in addition as a result of his character and heat made individuals really feel necessary and that Craig really cared about their improvement and success.

“The position he performed within the success of his groups needs to be celebrated, particularly at Leicester Metropolis, who rightfully see Craig as a membership stalwart who performed a big a part of that unbelievable Premier League profitable season and plenty of different fantastic occasions all through his three spells on the membership.

“My ideas and prayers are with Craig’s household and family members at this awfully unhappy time.”